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Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Lewes, Delaware

Explore this travel PCU RN job in Lewes, Delaware, caring for stepdown and intermediate-care patients on consistent 12-hour night shifts. Join an acute-care Progressive Care Unit team with a supportive 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio and gain valuable experience with complex cardiac and critical-care therapies. Lewes is a welcoming coastal community known for its historic charm, scenic waterways, easy access to Delaware beaches, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown) Registered Nurse
• Location: Lewes, Delaware
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Assignment Dates: November 2, 2026–February 1, 2027
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Unit Capacity: 12-bed PCU
• Charting: Epic
• Call: No on-call requirements

PCU RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing and eligibility to practice in Delaware
• At least 1 year of recent acute-care, progressive-care, or stepdown nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to work scheduled nights, alternating weekends, and alternating holidays

Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for stepdown and intermediate-care patients during 12-hour night shifts
• Monitor patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions and promptly identify changes in clinical status
• Care for patients with arterial lines, chest tubes, and post-cardiac-catheterization needs
• Safely administer and monitor titratable and high-alert infusions, including insulin, amiodarone, diltiazem, nicardipine, and phenylephrine
• Complete focused and comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, care planning, and accurate documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate treatment and promote positive patient outcomes
• Float to medical-surgical or medical-surgical telemetry areas as needed
• Educate patients and families while supporting a safe, compassionate care environment

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel nursing opportunity in Lewes, Delaware, and join an acute-care team delivering high-quality patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.